Before his appearance at the 2023 Miami Afro Nation concert, Ghana's emerging sensation, Black Sherif, attracted global media attention.

During an exclusive interview with CNN, the youthful artist elaborated on his musical origins and the journey that propelled him towards a music-centric career.

Expounding on his musical roots and the pivotal post-high school juncture, Black Sherif shared, 'My decision to delve into music professionally occurred after I completed my high school education.'

The "Oil in my head" hitmaker gave a brief overview of his country, praising highlife's resonance and paying respect to significant Ghanaian influences.

In the wake of his participation in the Miami Afro Nation festival, CNN conducted an illuminating conversation with Black Sherif.

In candid dialogue, Black Sherif mused about his decision to embrace music following his high school tenure. He recounted, 'My passion for music ignited early in my life, and over time, I honed my craft.'

The artist affirmed that he chose to channel his energies fully into music after successfully concluding his high school studies.

In defining the legacy of his nation, Black Sherif provided clarity on the role of highlife music, saying, 'Highlife is an integral part of our cultural heritage.'

Furthermore, he delved into highlife's impact on his artistic philosophy, highlighting his aspirations to blend traditional Ghanaian melodies with contemporary elements to birth original compositions."

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